Beyond Promoters: How Genes Tweak Their Own Expression

Publication date: Available online 14 August 2018Source: Trends in GeneticsAuthor(s): Tamás Székely, Gábor BalázsiThe correct expression of genes is vital for cells to function. Schikora-Tamarit et al. show that, in addition to obeying their promoters, most genes can modulate their own expression by either buffering or amplification. This could help to avoid costly overexpression of proteins.

Source: Trends in Genetics - August 15, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research